Grant Opportunities

The Community Engagement Fund of The Children's Trust hopes to build on existing community assets, encourage collaboration and support the sustainability of successful programs and projects. All funded programs/projects must support the mission and values of The Children's Trust. The fund includes two portfolio areas, (1) Direct Service and Program Enhancements and (2) Promotion of Citizen Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership. The Community Engagement Fund is a noncompetitive opportunity that provides community partners not directly funded by The Children's Trust the opportunity to seek funding for programs that support communities as well as children and their families in Miami-Dade County. In accordance with the procurement policy, section 2010, Community Engagement Fund Policy.

Please Note: Applications for this grant must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the proposed activity and are accepted on a rolling basis until budgeted funds within the fiscal year are exhausted. Items reviewed in September will only be considered for funding under the next fiscal year beginning in October.

Required Documentation

• E-Verify Form
• W-9 Form (IRS)
• Budget Form
• Attachment E (Background Screenings)

Additional Resources for Applications

• Application Sample 1 - Direct Service and Program Enhancements
• Application Sample 2 - Promotion of Citizen Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership
• Budget Guidelines
• Insurance Requirements
• Sample Certificate of Insurance
• Review Criteria - Direct Service and Program Enhancements
• The Children's Trust Procurement Policy See section No. 2010 on page 20
• The Children's Trust Strategic Plan
• Marketing Requirements

NOFA 2019-13 Direct Services and Program Enhancements    
The Community Engagement fund is a noncompetitive opportunity that provides community partners not directly funded by The Children's Trust the opportunity to seek funding for programs that support communities as well as children and their families in Miami-Dade County. The Direct Service and Program Enhancements portfolio of the Community Engagement Fund aims to provide support for community-based services. This funding can only be used to provide service enhancement to existing programs. The service population to be addressed must be demonstrated as a high-need community or population, or where some physical or safety factor prevents access to existing services.  The typical grant award is expected to be no more than $10,000.00. A defined application criterion has been developed. Specifics of this solicitation can be found within the supporting documentation.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of funding requests, application submissions is closed for FY 2022-2023 programs. Due to significant system enhancements, this grant opportunity will now open October 1st, for funding consideration for initiatives taking place in FY 2023-2024 (FY begins October 1, 2023). Applications require a minimum of 90 days to be processed.

Training: In-person training on new system and processes: Sept. 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register to attend in person or, register to attend virtually.  

NOFA 2019-14 Promotion of Citizen Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership  
The Community Engagement fund is a noncompetitive opportunity that provides community partners not directly funded by The Children's Trust the opportunity to seek funding for programs that support communities as well as children and their families in Miami-Dade County. The Promotion of Citizen Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership portfolio of the Community Engagement Fund aims to provide support for community-based planning, organization and collaboration. This funding can only be used to support collaborative community projects. These collaborative efforts must have the intent to develop and/or operate in partnerships that promote citizen led engagement, advocacy, and governance at variable stages of progress of the project. The typical grant award is expected to be no more than $10,000.00. A defined application criterion has been developed. Specifics of this solicitation can be found within the supporting documentation. 

Please Note: Due to the high volume of funding requests, application submissions is closed for FY 2022-2023 programs. Due to significant system enhancements, this grant opportunity will now open October 1st, for funding consideration for initiatives taking place in FY 2023-2024 (FY begins October 1, 2023). Applications require a minimum of 90 days to be processed.

Training: In-person training on new system and processes: Sept. 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register to attend in person or, register to attend virtually.  

The Children's Trust may participate in and/or sponsor community outreach activities that support the mission and values of The Children's Trust, in accordance with the guidelines and policies as indicated in the Procurement Policy document below in the downloads.

Applications for this grant must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the proposed activity and are accepted on a rolling basis until budgeted funds within the fiscal year are exhausted.

• E-Verify Form
• W-9 Form (IRS)
• Budget Form

Resources for Applications

• Insurance Requirements
• Sample Certificate of Insurance
• Rating Sheet
• The Children's Trust Procurement Policy - See section No. 2008 on page 21

Please note: Due to the high volume of funding requests, application submissions is closed for FY 2022-2023 programs. Due to significant system enhancements, this grant opportunity will now open October 1st, for funding consideration for initiatives taking place in FY 2023-2024 (FY begins October 1, 2023). Applications require a minimum of 90 days to be processed.

Training: In-person training on new system and processes: Sept. 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register to attend in person or, register to attend virtually.